STEPS Executive Office Coordinator

Job Title
STEPS Executive Office Coordinator

Requisition Number
TE09392

Department Name
3J532:STEPS Temporary Employment

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Salary Range
$20/hour

Type of Position
Temporary

Position Time Status
Part-Time

Required Education

Required Related Experience

Required License/Registration/Certification

Physical Requirements

Ability to communicate clearly in person and via phone; prolonged sitting at a reception desk while maintaining a professional and attentive presence; occasional walking to escort visitors or deliver materials within the building.

Shift

Work Shift
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00am – 5:00pm

Expected # of Hours Per Week
16

Job Summary

The Executive Office Coordinator serves as a strategic ambassador for the organization, providing executive-level administrative and operational support while ensuring seamless, professional, and highly responsive front-office experience. This highly visible role is critical in representing the organization’s culture, values, and commitment to excellence through every interaction with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Leadership Competencies & Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for visitors, employees, and external partners, fostering a welcoming, professional, and service-oriented environment that reflects organizational excellence.
• Manage complex communications, including incoming calls, inquiries, and correspondence, exercising sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism to ensure timely and effective resolution.
• Demonstrate exceptional executive presence, diplomacy, and confidentiality when handling sensitive information, stakeholder interactions, and organizational matters.
• Maintaining a polished, organized, and efficient environment that supports productivity, professionalism, and a positive stakeholder experience.
• Anticipate and support executive and operational needs through proactive problem-solving, meticulous attention to detail, and a commitment to operational excellence.
• Ensure a consistently high standard of customer experience by delivering responsive, courteous, and solution-focused service to a diverse range of constituents.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate:

• Able to anticipate needs and resolve issues proactively
• Emotionally intelligent
• Resourceful
• Attention to detail
• Reliable, having a sense of responsibility
• Able to adapt quickly in a high-profile environment and demonstrating ability to take direction
• Handle sensitive situations with professionalism and confidence

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
06/26/2026

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